Explore the Family Name Scioneaux
The meaning of Scioneaux
Altered form of French Sionneau, a diminutive of Sion. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Germaine, Monique.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scioneaux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scioneaux saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 44,997 to 46,219, marking a decline of about 2.72%. However, the total count of individuals with this last name actually increased slightly, from 449 to 461, representing a growth rate of 2.67%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of the surname per 100k people fell by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #46,219 | -2.72% |
| Count | 449 | 461 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scioneaux
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scioneaux, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 86.86% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 this figure had dropped to around 81.34%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the percentage who identified as Black, from 12.47% to 15.84%. The 2010 census also revealed that 1.08% of individuals with this surname identified with two or more races, and 1.3% identified as Hispanic. No significant data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.86% | 81.34% | -6.36% |
| Black | 12.47% | 15.84% | 27.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |